The Burton Family Foundation concentrates its giving on major national health organizations, directing large, single-purpose gifts to advance medical programs and clinical research. Its recent grants show a particular interest in neurological disease (multiple sclerosis) and supporting leading medical institutions that deliver research and patient care.
Burton Family Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by two $1,000,000 grants in 2025: one to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Birmingham and one to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. That pairing points to a funder that directs large program gifts toward neurological disease work and major medical institutions. Across the recent grant list, the foundation also appears repeatedly in Birmingham, supporting organizations that work on school readiness, neighborhood revitalization, and faith-based education. The Burton Family Foundation gives at a scale that includes several six-figure awards alongside many smaller operating or program support grants. Its largest gifts sit beside continuing support for local institutions such as The Hope Institute, Preschool Partners, and Woodlawn United, suggesting a mix of health-focused philanthropy and place-based giving in Birmingham. The foundation also supports medical and patient-serving organizations outside Alabama, but the pattern remains centered on Alabama recipients and on programs rather than individuals. Recent awards show attention to both broad community needs and specialized medical causes, especially multiple sclerosis and chronic disease support.
Medical and patient support is a clear thread. In 2025, Burton Family Foundation gave $1,000,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for support of programs, and in 2023 it gave $50,000 to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation for its work on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The foundation also funds education-related work in Birmingham. It gave $100,000 to Preschool Partners in 2023 to equip families of preschool-age children with the skills necessary to achieve school readiness, and later supported the same organization again with $60,000 and $60,000. Neighborhood and community development is another consistent area. Renew Birmingham received $100,000 in 2023 for revitalizing underserved communities by empowering residents and connecting them to resources, while Woodlawn United received $150,000 in 2025 for programs.
Typical grants cluster around a modest six-figure to five-figure range: p25 is $10,000, median is $15,000, and p75 is $50,000. The recent record includes repeated awards to the same recipients across 2023, 2024, and 2025, showing ongoing support rather than isolated one-time gifts. The foundation is a family foundation, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Its recent grants are mostly program support or general support, with some awards tied to specific initiatives or campaigns.
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$3.1M
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$1.5M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Highly concentrated giving: very few, large grants of equal size to prominent national health organizations, focused on program support rather than many small or local grants.
Notable grantees: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mayo Clinic
Burton Family Foundation gives almost entirely in the United States, and 87% of its grants go to recipients in Alabama. Birmingham is the dominant recipient city in the recent list, with additional grants in Chelsea and Vestavia Hills. Outside Alabama, the foundation gave to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and the top state by grant count is Virginia, reflecting where it gives most often rather than where it is headquartered.
Recent grants show recurring support for multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, school readiness, character education, neighborhood revitalization, and faith-based schooling. The largest recent gifts were $1,000,000 each to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Mayo Clinic.
Yes. The record includes repeated awards to several recipients across multiple years, including The Hope Institute in 2024 and 2025, Preschool Partners in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Cornerstone Schools in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The grant-size distribution centers on smaller gifts with a meaningful upper tier: p25 is $10,000, the median is $15,000, and p75 is $50,000. Recent awards also include several $100,000 grants and two $1,000,000 grants in 2025.
Its grants are concentrated in Alabama, with 87% going to recipients in the state. Birmingham is the main recipient city in the recent grants list, alongside smaller numbers in Chelsea and Vestavia Hills. The foundation also made an out-of-state gift to Rochester, Minnesota.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The recent grants are directed to organizations, mostly for program support or general support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $1,000,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| THE HOPE INSTITUTE | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| PRESCHOOL PARTNERS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| RENEW BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| HONEYWORD FOUNDATION INC | CHELSEA, AL | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| WOODLAWN UNITED | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| JIMMY HALE MISSION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| LAKESHORE FOUNDATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| FIREHOUSE MINISTRIES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| FIRST PRIORITY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BIG TIME MINISTRIES | VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| TROUT UNLIMITED | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK CLUB | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| MOUNTAIN BROOK FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION | MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BANKS ACADEMY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BELL CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| ST PAUL FRATERNUS BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BROTHER BRYAN MISSION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST | MIAMI, FL | $1,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CHILDREN'S HARBOR INC | ECLECTIC, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1,000,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $1,000,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| WOODLAWN UNITED | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $150,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| THE HOPE INSTITUTE | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CRESTWOOD DAY SCHOOL | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $75,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| PRESCHOOL PARTNERS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $60,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| RENEW BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| HONEYWORD FOUNDATION INC | CHELSEA, AL | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| TERRIFIC NEW THEATRE | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| COMMUINTY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BIG TIME MINISTRIES | VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| LAKESHORE FOUNDATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| MBRF FOUNDATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK CLUB | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| MOUNTAIN BROOK FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION | MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| FIREHOUSE MINISTRIES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| ST PAUL FRATERNUS BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| JIMMY HALE MISSION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| COVENANT HOUSE | GRANT, AL | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| FIRST PRIORITY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
MAYO CLINIC
$1,000,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
THE HOPE INSTITUTE
$100,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
HONEYWORD FOUNDATION INC
$30,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$25,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
$20,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
JIMMY HALE MISSION
$15,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
FIREHOUSE MINISTRIES
$15,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
FIRST PRIORITY
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
BIG TIME MINISTRIES
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK CLUB
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
MOUNTAIN BROOK FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
BANKS ACADEMY
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
BELL CENTER
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
ST PAUL FRATERNUS BIRMINGHAM
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
BROTHER BRYAN MISSION
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
$1,000,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
MAYO CLINIC
$1,000,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
THE HOPE INSTITUTE
$100,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
CRESTWOOD DAY SCHOOL
$75,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
HONEYWORD FOUNDATION INC
$50,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
TERRIFIC NEW THEATRE
$25,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$25,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
COMMUINTY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM
$25,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
BIG TIME MINISTRIES
$20,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
MBRF FOUNDATION
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK CLUB
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
MOUNTAIN BROOK FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
FIREHOUSE MINISTRIES
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
ST PAUL FRATERNUS BIRMINGHAM
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
JIMMY HALE MISSION
$10,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
COVENANT HOUSE
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
FIRST PRIORITY
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS